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Join Airbus Operations Limited as a General Facility Services and Business Operations Placement Student at their Filton, Bristol site. This 12.5-month internship offers a salary of £24,246 per year with hybrid working, flexible hours, and half-day Fridays. Support the General Services team in financial management, supplier performance, and capital investment projects.

Requirements

  • Must be an undergraduate student for the entire duration of the placement, studying towards a degree in Business, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
  • Experience in data analysis and its presentation (such as graphics and dashboards).
  • Strong time management, organisational skills, an open mind, and a proactive approach.
  • Submission of a CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability.
  • Subject to a BPSS check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Data Analysis: Analyze and present data through graphics and dashboards to support accurate reporting and transparent performance metrics.
  • Financial Management: Assist with financial management of budgets, forecasting, and capital investment planning.
  • Supplier Management: Support the performance management of suppliers and develop relationships across the plant to anticipate business needs.
  • Project Management: Lead improvement projects and integrate a multi-functional team approach within the Facilities Management team.
  • Potential transition routes: People from business administration, facility management support roles, or related student societies may bring strong analytical and organizational skills, alongside meeting the undergraduate and background requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2026

Location: Filton, Bristol (please note that a similar position is available in our Broughton plant)

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 06 November 2026 !

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time . We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application .

Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

The role is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation. The role will be based at Filton, Bristol, with the opportunity to work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites with direct accountability into the Airbus General Services team.

FMRE UK is responsible for a huge range of deliverables to Airbus UK, including but not limited to; Real Estate and General Zoning management, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects as well as Maintenance, Catering and Cleaning to name a few.

The General Services organisation is responsible for the delivery of multiple services across the Airbus UK Portfolio of sites, including Catering, Cleaning, Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Archiving, Mail, Graphics & Print, Library Services and Transportation.

Working within the FMRE UK function; this exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department, matured over recent years to an integrated “ONE FMRE” team incorporating both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK.

What you will be doing:

As the successful candidate, you will:

  • Support the site Head of General Services with the financial management of budgets and forecasting;
  • Support the site Head of General Services with the performance management of suppliers;
  • Support the UK Head of General Services with the business management of the UK organisation. Whilst based at the Filton site, this will include the opportunity to work with other sites and as such may involve some travel;
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Airbus

General Facility Services and Business Operations Filton Placement (12.5 months)

Bristol
Hybrid
£24,246 per year
  • Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles;
  • Integrating an MFT approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK. Leading improvement projects that support the future of General services on the site;
  • Ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supported by transparent performance metrics to continually improve the service we provide is fundamental to the role;
  • Develop relationships across the plant at all levels to be able to anticipate business needs.
  • Requirements:

    Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

    Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

    Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

    • Studying towards a degree in Business, Facilities Management, or equivalent;
    • Experience in data analysis and its presentation (such as graphics and dashboards);
    • Open mind and proactive approach;
    • Time management and organisational skills.

    SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.

    Contact:

    Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

    #UK_PLA

    This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    Company:
    Airbus Operations Limited

    Employment Type:
    Internship
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    Experience Level:
    Student

    Job Family:
    Facility Management and Real Estate

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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